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The application process

How can I apply? Can I send you my CV direct?

To apply for any of our programmes you need to use our online application system. We don’t accept CVs that are sent direct to us.

When are the deadlines for the graduate and internship programmes?

You’ll find all the deadlines for our graduate and internship programmes here.

Can I start my online application form but submit it later?

Yes, but please make sure you save your changes each time.

Can I get feedback on my application?

Because of the large number of applications we receive, we can’t give you feedback unless you get through to the assessment centre.

If I attend the assessment centre, will you reimburse my travel costs?

Yes, we’ll reimburse standard class, reasonable travel costs to and from our offices (usually up to £100). You’ll need to bring all your travel receipts with you to the Assessment Day. If you need to spend more than this amount to attend, please contact graduates@schroders.com prior to your visit to our offices to approve the amount.

Psychometric tests

Programmer Analyst Aptitude test

This test is designed to help us measure skills such as analytical reasoning, mathematical problem solving and abstract thinking, you will not be required to write any code as part of this test, however, we want to assess your aptitude for the logic and skills that will need to be applied in a role within our Technology division.

Please follow the instructions and complete the test within 3 days of receiving the link.

Programming Concepts test

This test is designed to help us measure knowledge of the core aspects of computer science programming.

Please follow the instructions and complete the test within 3 days of receiving the link.

Who do I contact if I experience problems with any of the tests?

If you experience any technical issues with any of the online assessments please contact the CEB/Gartner Support Team at 0330 100 3435. You could also visit https://support.cebglobal.com/

The CEB/Gartner Support Team can also confirm if your results have been received.

Can I re-apply if I have applied before?

You can only apply once each year for our programmes. So, if you’re not successful this year, you’ll need to wait to apply to next year’s programmes. If you decide to re-apply, please think carefully about why you weren’t successful.

Can I apply to more than one programme?

No. You’ll need to look at our requirements and ensure you choose the best programme for you before you apply.

How can I find out about the progress of my application once I’ve submitted it?

We contact all applicants to update them on their progress so if you haven’t heard from us yet it’s because your application is still under consideration.

When do you review applications?

We review and assess all applications as they come in. This means the earlier you apply, the better chance you have of being selected for interview.

Can I apply to different locations?

Yes. All of our non-London based graduate roles can be found on our Overseas Programme pages.

I am an international student and I require a work visa. Am I still eligible to apply?

Yes, we’ll accept your application. If we offer you a role, it will be dependent on you gaining immigration approval before your start date.

Would you be able to accommodate my needs during the selection process?

If you need us to make any adjustments at any stage of the application process, please email graduates@schroders.com

If I have more questions, can I contact the HR team directly?

Trainee programmes

What business areas do the Trainee programmes cover?

As a trainee, you could work in any of the following business areas: Risk, Operations, Data Services, Accounting, Human Resources, IT, Cyber Security, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Marketing, Audit, Treasury and Secretarial.

What level of education do you require?

You’ll need at least 96 UCAS Points or equivalent. But we don’t just look for academic achievements. We want to know that you’ve got the skills to match our business - for example, IT skills, planning and process management, verbal, written, numerical and analytical skills.

What ‘A’ Level subjects do you look for?

Your ‘A’ Levels can be in any subject, but you’ll need to be an ambitious self-starter with an interest in working for Schroders.

How long is the traineeship?

You’ll enjoy a paid, year-long programme, which gives you an excellent opportunity to learn about our industry and gain valuable experience.

Do you provide formal training?

Yes. As a Trainee you’ll enjoy training from internal and external experts, designed to develop your skills and knowledge. You’ll also be supported to achieve a professional qualification.

What skills are you looking for in a candidate?

We’re not looking for you to have loads of experience because you’ll be learning on the job and we provide you with lots of training. We are looking for people with a variety of skills that could be beneficial to our business, such as IT skills, organisational skills, verbal and written, numerical and analytical skills.

If you have done any part time jobs or volunteering whilst at school, that will help your application form as you will have developed skills and learned from those. What we are looking for is for you to be able to show how you’ve used the skills you’ve learned - through school or college, volunteering, or part time jobs - and how you can apply them to working with us.

Have you got any tips that will help me fill out the application form?

We want to see your passion and motivation for the role you are applying for. Make sure you have researched Schroders and know why you want to work for us.

We also want to see specific examples - so don’t forget, if you have done some volunteering, been part of something like School Council, or Duke of Edinburgh at school, that will help your application. Part time jobs are really good to talk about too.

Where would I be based?

The roles are based in London. Our offices are just behind St Paul’s Cathedral on Gresham Street. We pay a good starting salary to enable trainees to move to London and live here while they work for us.

What happens after the traineeship? Will I be guaranteed a role?

We can’t guarantee any roles with us after you finish the one-year work placement, however, the majority of our trainees stay with us, and the others tend to go on to university. Whichever you decide, the work experience is definitely good for your CV or university applications.

What is Investment2020?

Investment 2020 is an organisation that works with a number of Investment Management firms to offer trainee opportunities to school leavers who wouldn’t ordinarily think of investment management as a career.

Internship programmes

What business areas do the Summer Internship programmes cover?

We offer Summer Internships across our business; please visit our Programmes pages for more information on each of our programme areas.

What level of education do you require?

You’ll need to be a penultimate year undergraduate or in your final year and planning to study for a Masters after the internship.

What degrees do you look for?

Your degree can be in any subject. More important is your interest in asset management and the specific business area you apply for as well as an interest in working for Schroders.

How long are the internship programmes?

You’ll be on our paid summer internship programme for eight weeks from mid-June.

Is formal training provided?

Yes. A formal introduction to Schroders and the asset management industry. Competency skills training. Lunch sessions with the firm’s senior managers. You can look forward to it all.

What skills do you look for?

We’re not looking for you to have loads of experience because you’ll be learning loads on the job, but what we are looking for is skills that match our business requirements, plus an interest in financial services and asset management.

If you have done any part time jobs or volunteering that will help your application form because you will have developed skills and learned from those. What we are looking for is for you to be able to show how you’ve used the skills you’ve learned and how you can apply them to working with us.

Graduate programmes

What business areas do the graduate programmes cover?

We provide graduate development programmes in departments across our business; please visit our Programmes pagesfor more information on each of our programme areas.

What level of education do you require?

You’ll either have completed or will be on course to achieve at least a 2:1 honours degree.

What degrees do you look for?

Your degree can be from any discipline. More important is your strong interest in asset management the specific business area you apply for.

I don’t have any work experience/I have never worked in asset management. Can I apply to the graduate programmes?

You don’t need any relevant work experience to apply to our programmes, although it helps if you understand our industry.

How long are the graduate programmes?

You’ll spend two years on our graduate programme. You can find out about the structure and content on the graduate programme page.

Do you provide formal training?

Yes. From a comprehensive induction, through on-going development programmes to gaining relevant certifications, you’ll have all the training you need. You can find out more on the graduate programme page.

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